Year: <span>2017</span>

Social Cohesion Ministry hosts open forum in Monkey Mountain

  • Posted: October 31, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana- (October 30, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture, Youth, and Sport, Dr. George Norton led two sensitisation sessions today in Monkey Mountain, Potaro-Siparuni (Region Eight). Dr. Norton offered a brief session to the students of Monkey Mountain Primary School and an extended session to the Monkey Mountain residents at a …

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Joint Statement from the Government of Guyana and the Guyana Teachers’ Union

  • Posted: October 30, 2017
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His Excellency, President David Granger met a delegation from the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), today, at State House to discuss the way forward with regard to negotiations between the Government and the Union. During the meeting the two sides agreed to the establishment of a High -Level Task Force comprising on one hand, representatives from …

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Tried and tested agro-processing model key to economic development across Guyana -President David Granger at Drum Hill, Region One

  • Posted: October 30, 2017
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Barima, Guyana – (October 29, 2017) With agriculture still one of the most important economic activity across the 10 Administrative Regions of Guyana, President David Granger is urging farming communities and local and international investors to adopt a model that not only promotes agro-processing but also builds a solid partnership between companies, communities and citizens. …

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Water services to see significant improvement along East Coast corridor -As Minister Harmon leads outreach to Clonbrook

  • Posted: October 29, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 28, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, earlier today, led a team inclusive of Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ms. Simona Broomes and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Guyana Water incorporated (GWI), Dr. Richard Van-West Charles to the community of Clonbrook on the East Coast of Demerara, where …

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Coaches key to building athletics nation -Minister Norton at Coaches Conference

  • Posted: October 29, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 28, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion with the responsibility for Culture, Youth, and Sport, Dr. George Norton, today, commended athletics coaches for taking up the responsibility of ensuring that Guyanese athletes are pushed to develop their potential at both local and international competitions. “Guyana has the potential to become a great …

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First Lady commends CIOG for focus on vulnerable sections of society

  • Posted: October 29, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 28, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, earlier today, commended the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) for the work it has been doing to empower and support vulnerable sections of society, particularly in the areas of education, child welfare and care for the elderly. Mrs. Granger was at the time …

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Self-Reliance workshop sees largest graduating class to date

  • Posted: October 28, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana (October 27, 2017) Forty-seven women, this morning, were certified at the largest closing ceremony to date of First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger’s Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop. The ceremony held to mark the successful completion of the 22nd such workshop was held at the Kwakwani Empowerment Centre in Kwakwani, Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region …

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24 young people complete Financial Literacy, Small Business course

  • Posted: October 28, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 27, 2017) Minister within the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Jaipaul Sharma delivered the charge to 24 graduates, who recently completed the Financial Literacy and Small Business training programme, which was organised by the Office of the Advisor on Youth and called on them to use what they have learnt to help …

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Public Consultations on Wildlife Trade to commence

  • Posted: October 28, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 27, 2017) The Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission will be hosting a public consultation on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 09:00 hours to 16:30 hours at the Everest Cricket Club, Camp Road on the Wildlife trade in Guyana. The Commission is in the process of developing draft regulations on hunting, trapping, …

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Land Rights Commission hands over preliminary report -requests deadline extension to complete its work

  • Posted: October 27, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 27, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, received a preliminary report of the Land Rights Commission, which was established by President David Granger to examine and make recommendations to resolve issues and uncertainties surrounding the individual, joint or communal ownership of lands across the country. The Commission also formally …

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